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The significance of Diyas

The significance of Diyas

Nov 23, 2024

Millions of Hindus light diyas each year to celebrate auspicious occasions. In 2024, the city of Ayodhia set a new Guinness record by lighting over 2.5 million diyas for Diwali. The number surpassed its 2023 record of lighting 2.2 million diyas

But what do Diyas represent?

Symbolism

Many of you already know that Diyas symbolize the victory of light over darkness. But it also had other symbolism associated with it. The flame represents the soul (atmaan) and its connection to the divine (Brahman), emphasizing the eternal nature of the spirit.

Five Elements Connection

Diya connects five elements together

  • Earth (clay)
  • Water (oil)
  • Fire (flame)
  • Air (oxygen)
  • Space (its placement)

Symbol of Divine Presence

Diyas were originally lit to guide Lord Rama back to Ayodhia. Today, lighting diyas serve as a symbolic gesture to invite divine presence into temples and homes. The flickering flame is believed to embody the divine energy that fills and sanctifies the space.

The Universal Symbol of Light

Every religion emphasized the importance of light as a force that removes darkness and brings hope. Similarly, the diya is not just a symbol of Diwali but a reminder to dispel negativity and darkness around us.

Each diya we light connects us to the divine and to the timeless truth that

Even the smallest spark can banish the deepest shadows

 

 

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